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How Many Submissions Are There in Jiu-Jitsu? We...
Across 3,209 recorded finishes by 97 elite grapplers we counted 53 distinct submissions — but just 15 techniques account for 2,687 of them, or 84% of every tap. The distribution...
The Most Prolific Submission Artists in Modern ...
Keenan Cornelius leads with 108 recorded submission wins across 21 techniques. Fellipe Andrew is the most versatile finisher, with 25 distinct submissions. The full leaderboard from 3,209 finishes.
Leg Lock Statistics: Which Leg Attacks Actually...
The inside heel hook is the most-used leg lock in elite grappling with 142 recorded finishes. The five biggest leg attacks produce 606 taps, and the leg-lock family accounts for...
Triangle Choke Statistics: How Often the Guard'...
The triangle choke accounts for 173 of 3,209 recorded submission wins (5.4%) among 97 elite grapplers — fifth on the all-technique list. Triangles as a family make up about 8%...
Armbar Statistics: Jiu-Jitsu's Most-Used Joint ...
The armbar is the second most common submission in jiu-jitsu and the most-used joint lock: 467 of 3,209 recorded finishes (14.6%) across 97 elite grapplers — more than six times...
Rear Naked Choke Statistics: How Often It Actua...
The rear naked choke accounts for 417 of 3,209 recorded submission wins (13.0%) among 97 elite grapplers. Add the wider choke-from-the-back category and strangles from back control produce 901 finishes...